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• Did someone lose a shoe on Mars? Alien hunters say they've spotted a 'lone shoe' left behind by a species that died in a Martian war in bizarre new claim

  24-08-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An alien enthusiast claims there is a lone shoe on Mars after viewing an image sent back by the Opportunity rover. Scott C Waring believes it once belonged to a soldier that fought in a war on Mars.
  
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• Worst mass extinction in Earth's history left planet 'unbearably hot' and depleted ocean nutrients, preventing life from thriving for millions of years

  24-08-2016 22:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a new study at the Canadian High Arctic, researchers found evidence of a nutrient gap following the Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known as 'The Great Dying.'
  
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• The world's largest pyramid is hidden inside a mountain in Mexico: Early settlers built a church on top of a hill not knowing that the Great Pyramid of Cholulu lay beneath

  24-08-2016 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Hernan Cortez conquered the ancient Aztec city Cholulu in 1915, he built a tiny church on top of a hill. Centuries later, the hill was discovered to be the largest pyramid on Earth.
  
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• Hottest day of 2016 recorded at Gravesend in Kent

  24-08-2016 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK records its hottest temperature of the year so far - 33.9C (93F) at Gravesend in Kent - as experts warn of possible health risks.
  
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• UCLA doctors make history 'jump-starting' brain of 25-year-old coma patient

  24-08-2016 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The man, who has not been identified, had his brain jump-started with new ultrasound technology in an experiment by UCLA.
  
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• Indiana scientists create three-eyed insects to understand how new traits evolve

  24-08-2016 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Biology, made the discovery after switching off orthodenticle genes in dung beetles.
  
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• Jeffrey Williams breaks US record as he logs 521 days in orbit

  24-08-2016 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new record for the most cumulative days in space has been set. Nasa astronaut Jeffrey Williams logged his 521st day in space, surpassing the previous record of 520 day 10 hours and 33 minutes.
  
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• California researchers believe humans are happier as they get older

  24-08-2016 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  People report higher levels of depression in their 20s and 30s, but grow happier as they age - perhaps because they are more adept at coping with changes - University of California experts said.
  
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• Scientists discover planet that could support humans after the Sun dies

  24-08-2016 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A group of global researchers made the discovery using the European Southern Observatory telescopes in Chile. They have named the exciting new world Proxima b.
  
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• Taylor Swift and Idris Elba among examples of what makes people classy

  24-08-2016 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A British study has revealed the top 50 modern day signs of class and which celebrities are the classiest. The Royal Family tops the list, as does Taylor Swift and Idris Elba.
  
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• Amy Johnson is brought ‘back to life’ by 3D technology 75 years after her death

  24-08-2016 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'Virtual Amy' will go display in the children's library within Hull Central Library as part of the Amy Johnson Festival that marks 75 years since her death.
  
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• New York scientists reveal which species of palnts act as air filters

  24-08-2016 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the best ‘natural air fresheners’ is Guzmania lingulata, or the scarlet star, according to researchers from the State University of New York.
  
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• Facebook's 'Lifestage' app for teenagers is a 'huge concern' say internet safety experts

  24-08-2016 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Concerns about the Californian firm's latest app focus on the privacy settings and personal data, as well as a need to make young users aware of what information they are sharing and with who.
  
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• Humans have been changing the climate for 180 YEARS: Warming started during the Industrial Revolution

  24-08-2016 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from The Australian National University in Canberra, created detailed reconstructions of climate spanning the past 500 years.
  
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• 'Second Earth' exoplanet found right under our noses – just four light years away

  24-08-2016 19:11 via go.theregister.com
  
  Proxima b is a likely target for Starshot project Rumours that a terrestrial planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the Sun’s closest neighbour, may be Earth-like have been confirmed today in a paper published in Nature.…
  
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• Cannabis DOES make people lazy according to University of California study

  24-08-2016 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The psychoactive ingredient in marijuana may affect people's decision making and impair the desire to engage in hard tasks, a University of British Columbia study found.
  
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• New York skyline witnessed 'Mars-like blood moon rising' over Manhattan

  24-08-2016 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having tracked the Moon's trajectory for two years, New Jersey-based photographer Jennifer Khordi finally seized the moment she had been waiting for – and the result is breathtaking.
  
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• 'Second Earth' exoplanet found just outside our Solar System could harbour alien life

  24-08-2016 19:00
  
  Proxima b has a temperature suitable for liquid water to exist on its surface
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• Neighbouring star Proxima Centauri has Earth-sized planet

  24-08-2016 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists identify a planet only slightly larger than Earth that is orbiting Proxima Centauri - the closest star to our Solar System.
  
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• Five ways Proxima b find is important

  24-08-2016 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists have discovered a planet similar to Earth that is orbiting our Sun's nearest neighbour, Proxima Centauri.
  
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• Batteries not included: Meet Octobot – the first entirely soft, autonomous robot

  24-08-2016 19:00
  
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• Seen on the seabed after 60 years: Aircraft carrier USS Independence that served in WW2 before she was blown up and s

  24-08-2016 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The ship was part of the carrier group that took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, was assigned to strike duties against targets in the Philippines and Japan,and a target for atomic bomb tests.
  
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• Italian Red Cross urges people to disable Wi-Fi passwords after devastating earthquake

  24-08-2016 18:27
  
  A security expert has criticised the move, which could encourage hackers to target aid agency workers
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• #InternautDay and post-truth news in the Facebook era

  24-08-2016 18:23
  
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• Google punishes sites with pop-up adverts

  24-08-2016 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Google will give a lower search ranking to sites with "frustrating" pop-up ads from 2017.
  
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• Record-breaking female pilot Amy Johnson is brought ‘back to life’ by 3D technology 75 years after her death

  24-08-2016 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'Virtual Amy' will go display in the children's library within Hull Central Library as part of the Amy Johnson Festival that marks 75 years since her death.
  
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• People with diabetes could be spared pain as scientists develop an insulin PILL

  24-08-2016 17:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The insulin pill is coated in a special fat meaning it can travel through the digestive system and enter into the blood stream without degrading, said experts from Niagara University, New York state.
  
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• The pot plants that could clean up the air in your home: Scientists reveal which species act as air filters

  24-08-2016 17:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the best ‘natural air fresheners’ is Guzmania lingulata, or the scarlet star, according to researchers from the State University of New York.
  
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• The 'Earth-like' planet Proxima b that could support alien life

  24-08-2016 17:15
  
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• Why Pokemon Go may have passed its peak

  24-08-2016 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New independent data suggests that the augmented reality craze is beginning to cool off.
  
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• Has Pokemon peaked?

  24-08-2016 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New independent data suggests that the augmented reality craze is beginning to cool off.
  
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• Revealed the 10 best ways to help you sleep - from a banana and Marmite sandwich

  24-08-2016 16:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Just today, a University of Freiburg study revealed exactly why sleep is so restorative, forming new brain cell connections . Here, London-based health and fitness experts give their top tips for nodding off.
  
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• Locksmith from Czech Republic builds his own wooden aircraft to get to work

  24-08-2016 16:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frantisek Hadrava, 45, of Zdikov in the Czech Republic, has designed and built his own wooden plane to commute to work. The plane took the locksmith two years to build.
  
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• New Jersey hot weather sees thousands of dead fish wash up on shoreline

  24-08-2016 15:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The waterways and shores of New Jersey have become packed with the bodies of thousands of dead fish. Hot weather and increased microorganisms have caused low oxygen levels in the water.
  
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• Opera's free VPN is now available on Android, iOS and desktop

  24-08-2016 15:46
  
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• Prisoners who died at the hands of Oliver Cromwell are to be reburied in Durham

  24-08-2016 15:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The remains of Scottish prisoners of war who died after being captured by Oliver Cromwell's troops nearly 400 years ago will not be taken from Durham to be reburied north of the border.
  
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• Here are the 98 things Facebook believes it knows about you

  24-08-2016 15:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the US, Facebook has been categorising users based on the pages they like and their activity on the site. Worldwide, it uses 98 pieces of information about its users to understand their habits and activities.
  
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• Apple accused of iPhone 6 'touch disease' defect

  24-08-2016 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple faces claims that it is failing to address a flaw that causes iPhone screens to become unresponsive.
  
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• The Airlander 10 'flying bum' aircraft crashes on its second flight

  24-08-2016 14:37
  
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• Airlander 10's 'flying bum' now has airbag-style feet to help it land

  24-08-2016 14:37
  
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• Airlander 10's 'flying bum' is fully operational after last year's crash

  24-08-2016 14:37
  
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• Airlander 10 'flying bum' aircraft crashes on its second flight

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• Apple email scam alert that scares victims into thinking someone has used bank details

  24-08-2016 14:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The bogus emails – likely to have been sent to thousands of people - are aimed at stealing your bank details by making people think someone has gone shopping using your Apple account.
  
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• World’s largest 'bottom' aircraft hits a telegraph pole and suffers cockpit damage

  24-08-2016 14:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 320ft long Airlander 10, nicknamed the 'Flying Bum', made its maiden voyage last Wednesday - and crashed at Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire today.
  
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• A one-in-two-million find: Larry, the rare BLUE lobster, is caught in Devon

  24-08-2016 14:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The lucky fisherman was Keith Setter, looking for lobsters at Ladram Bay, who named the blue catch Larry. Lobsters like Larry turn bright blue because of a genetic abnormality.
  
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• This bizarre £1,300 egg-shaped drone can be flown with one hand using gestures

  24-08-2016 14:13
  
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• iPhone 7 may have a CURVED screen like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

  24-08-2016 13:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KGI Securities recently told investors the curved glass case will be brought out for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The claim is now backed up by a source speaking to Japan-based Nikkei Asian Review.
  
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• Gear WIRED loves: Hasselblad's £22,000 HD6-100C

  24-08-2016 13:50
  
  WIRED loves the new Hasselblad with a native ISO range running up to 12,800 it delivers 100MP photos and 4K video
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• Flipped 3D printer makes giant objects

  24-08-2016 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 3D printer that can produce large items such as plane parts is developed.
  
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• Italian earthquake aftershocks will continue for days, geologists warn

  24-08-2016 13:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Geologists say the magnitude 6.2 quake that hit close to Norcia in Italy's Apennine mountains occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles below the surface. Landslides could cause further damage.
  
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